Federal Support Boosting Ogoni Cleanup – HYPREP
The Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) has stated that the Federal Government's support is significantly boosting the Ogoni land cleanup programme. Professor Nenibarini Zabbey, the Project Coordinator, announced that the government's decision to make the cleanup a national priority has accelerated progress across all project areas. A key milestone is the near-completion of the Centre of Excellence for Environmental Restoration (CEER), which is now 92% complete. This center, a key recommendation from the original UN Environment Programme (UNEP) report, is designed to be an international hub for research and training in environmental restoration. Speaking at a three-day colloquium in Port Harcourt, Prof. Zabbey provided an update on the project's state: Remediation: Cleanup of oil-impacted sites is advancing. Water & Health: Provision of potable water and public health initiatives are ongoing. Livelihood & Environment: Sustainable livelihood programs, shoreline cleanup, and mangrove restoration are being […]